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Player Grade Kashmir Willow · Meerut
KillerHard Tennis Cricket Bat — 42–48mm edges, 1050–1190g
The heaviest bat we make for hard tennis. Full spine, no scoop — every gram stays behind the ball. Ready to play from day one — no knocking in, no oiling.
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Overview
Killer Edition — heavy tennis cricket bat
The Killer Edition is a hard tennis cricket bat built for balls between 125g and 150g. It carries 42–48mm edges, weighs 1050–1190g, and the back of the blade is full spine 60–63mm. It is made from Player Grade Kashmir willow — the top grade we source, and now the only grade we use across the whole hard tennis range.
All five of our hard tennis bats cost ₹3,499. Same willow, same price. What differs is the shape of the blade, and that is the only thing you need to choose between — which is a far more honest way to buy a bat than picking whichever one happens to be discounted this week.
Every bat is made in our own Meerut workshop and shipped direct to you. A Player Grade Kashmir willow bat with these specifications reaches ₹4,500 to ₹6,000 through a normal retail chain. There is no distributor, wholesaler or retailer margin in ₹3,499.
What makes this one different
Why the heaviest bat has the narrowest edges
At 42–48mm, the Killer has the narrowest edges in our hard tennis range — and it is also the heaviest bat we make. That is not a contradiction.
Edge width and bat weight pull against each other. Widen an edge and you add willow to the outside of the blade, which adds mass a long way from your hands — so the bat feels far heavier than the scale says. Most makers solve that by scooping wood out of the back to compensate.
The Killer does not. It keeps a full 60–63mm spine with no scoop at all, so every gram of willow the cleft started with stays in the blade. To keep it swingable, the edges run slightly narrower at 42–48mm. The mass goes into the spine instead, directly behind the ball, where it does the most work.
At 1050–1190g it is the heaviest bat we build for hard tennis, and it suits players who already bat with something substantial and want more behind the ball rather than a faster pickup. If you are hunting maximum edge width instead, the AK-47 and the scoop bats run 45–50mm.
Full specification
Killer Edition — technical detail
The full range
Five hard tennis bats, one price
All five are Player Grade Kashmir willow at ₹3,499, ready to play from day one. The only thing that changes is the shape of the blade.
Looking after it
Hard tennis bat care — what actually matters
No knocking in and no oiling. But four things will decide whether this bat lasts one season or three.
| Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Never use a leather ball | A leather ball will damage a hard tennis bat quickly. This bat is built for 125–150g tennis balls, nothing heavier. For leather ball cricket, our English willow range starts at ₹7,999. |
| Keep a toe guard on it | The toe fails first, especially on concrete, matting and rough colony pitches. A toe guard is the cheapest protection there is. |
| Store it upright, at room temperature | Never in a car boot and never against a heater. Heat draws moisture out of willow and cracking follows weeks later. |
| Keep it dry | Wet balls and damp storage soften willow permanently. If it gets wet, dry it at room temperature — never with direct heat. |
Questions players ask
Killer Edition — frequently asked questions
Does the Killer Edition need knocking in? +
No. Hard tennis cricket bats are ready to play from day one — no oiling, no mallet work, no preparation. That is one of the real differences between a hard tennis bat and a leather ball bat, which needs 6 to 8 hours of knocking in before it faces a new ball. Take it out of the box and use it.
What is the Killer Edition made of? +
Player Grade Kashmir willow — the top grade we source. Every bat in our hard tennis range is now made from it. Kashmir willow is denser and more forgiving of abuse than English willow, which is exactly what a hard tennis ball demands. English willow is the wrong timber for tennis ball cricket at any price.
Which hard tennis bat should I buy? +
All five cost Rs 3,499 and use the same Player Grade Kashmir willow, so the choice is about shape rather than price. The Killer is the heaviest with a full spine and no scoop. The AK-47 has both a scoop and a spine. The Monster, Gold and Sixer are scoop bats with no spine, with the Sixer scooped the most and picking up fastest. The Gold is the Monster profile in an exclusive black finish.
What weight is the Killer Edition? +
1050–1190g. Hard tennis balls come in 125g, 135g and 150g weights, and the right bat weight depends on which your tournament uses. Lighter balls reward bat speed, heavier balls reward mass. Message us on WhatsApp with the ball you play with and we will pick from within the range accordingly.
Can I use this bat with a leather ball? +
No. Hard tennis bats are built for hard tennis balls between 125g and 150g. A leather ball will damage one quickly, and the bat is not designed to handle it. For leather ball cricket, our English willow range starts at Rs 7,999 and our Kashmir willow leather ball bats are a separate range again.
Can I use this bat for tape ball or soft ball cricket? +
You can use it for tape ball cricket, and many of our customers do. Soft rubber balls are a different matter — these bats are heavier and thicker than a soft ball bat needs to be, and while nothing will break, you are carrying weight you do not need. For hard tennis and tape ball, this range is correct.
Do you deliver with Cash on Delivery? +
Yes. Free shipping across India with Cash on Delivery available, dispatched from Meerut within 24 hours and typically delivered in 3 to 5 days. We also ship to more than 50 countries — message us on WhatsApp at +91 95481 82993 for international orders.
How long will a hard tennis cricket bat last? +
A Player Grade Kashmir willow bat used only with hard tennis balls will typically last a full season of regular colony and tournament cricket. The most common causes of early failure are using it against a leather ball, playing on very abrasive surfaces without a toe guard, and storing it somewhere hot such as a car boot.
Are these bats made by Ciel Sports? +
Yes. We are a manufacturer in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, not a reseller. Every bat is graded, pressed, shaped and finished in our own workshop and shipped directly to you — which is why a Player Grade Kashmir willow bat with these specifications costs Rs 3,499 rather than the Rs 4,500 to Rs 6,000 the same bat reaches through a retail chain.
Do you make bats for clubs and tournaments in bulk? +
Yes. Our minimum wholesale order is 30 bats and we manufacture under your own brand if you want it — your logo, your stickers, your colourways. Full details on our cricket bat manufacturer and wholesale page.
Also in the range
The other hard tennis bats
AK-47
Triple blade face, scoop and spine — the only bat with all three. Heavier, and it hits harder for it.
Monster
A single deep scoop, no spine. Light in the hands and quick through the line — the classic scoop bat.
Gold
Our scoop profile in a black finish you cannot get on any other bat we make. Same willow, same price.
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Player Grade Kashmir willow · 42–48mm edges · 1050–1190g · Full spine 60–63mm · Natural · Burn · No knocking in · Free shipping across India · COD available · Ships to 50+ countries
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